Question

Can someone help me on #12? I’m confused on what’s it asking

Answer 1

`s^(2)P^(4)-P\,block`

`s^(1)-s\,block`

`s^(2)d^(1)-d\,block`

`s^(2)p^(1)-p\,block`

Step-by-step explanation:

The given valence electronic configurations is as follows.

`s^(2)P^(4)`

In this configuration, completely filled s-orbital and electrons are enters into the p-bolck therefore, it is p-block configuration.

`s^(1)`

In this configuration, electrons are enters into the s-bolck therefore, it is s-block configuration.

`s^(2)d^(1)`

In this configuration, completely filled s-orbital and electrons are enters into the d-bolck therefore, it is d-block configuration.

`s^(2)p^(1)`

In this configuration, completely filled s-orbital and electrons are enters into the p-bolck therefore, it is p-block configuration.